Tour of The Real Hidden Venice
Overview
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2 hours
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Discover the real Secret Venice on a special walking tour with a native Venetian guide!
The experience to live the uniqueness of the most authentic local districts.
From Cannaregio, admiring its small canals and millenary legends, the tour will take you back in 1400s, learning the stories of the Venetian Republic, full of secrets and mysteries.
During this exciting walk you will breathe a 100% local atmosphere, out of the beaten tracks, to admire the real life of Venice with its locals and crafts.
The experience will arrive up to Rialto bridge where your guide will show the old trade center from completely a different perspective!
Histories, Legends and Secrets.. from the Venetian eyes!
Additional Info
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Public transportation options are available nearby
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Children must be accompanied by an adult
On certain dates, most travelers staying outside of Venice who are planning to visit for the day will be required to pay a €5 access fee. For further details (including exemptions) and to learn what days this fee is applicable, please visit: https://cda.ve.it
For the Group tour: Make sure to check out the meeting point in advance. In front of Hotel Antiche Figure. Venezia Santa Lucia Train Station Area. If something is not clear let us know immediately during the booking procedure.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What To Expect
Ponte degli Scalzi
Admire the city from the bridge.
Learn the funny story of this "campo"
What‘s Included
Local guide
2 hours walking tour
Local taxes
Pickup in front of Hotel Antiche Figure (read carefully the booking info)
1 City Map per person
Hotel pickup and drop-off
Options
Private Tour
Private Guide: Get to know the real Venice with your private Venetian guide!
English - Group Tour
Language: English
Private Tour + Murano Glass
Hidden Venice + Murano Glass : The private experience includes the Hidden Venice walking tour + the exclusive Murano Glass factory visit.
Duration: 3 hours: 2 hours Hidden Venice walking tour + 1 hour Murano Glass Factory visit (possible to extend your time at the Glass factory)
Water Taxi: Transportation from Venice to Murano and return by Water Taxi
Reviews
2,026 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Interesting historic tour
Rachel F,Mar 6, 2026
- Review from Viator
4.00An interesting two hour walking tour around Cannaregio. Nico was super knowledgeable and educated about the history of Venice, the tour was well paced, lots to take in. Hard to see images on the ipad though
Great walk 'off the beaten path'
G6936ZCverah,Mar 6, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Georgia was a super guide who let us in on the secrets of Venice. I learned a lot of new things and found the two-hour walking tour entertaining and informative.
Excellent guide and tour
Steve M,Mar 4, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Excellent guide gave great info on Venice. You get to see the bits off the main tourist trail. Excellent communication
Excellent, friendly and informative
Renata B,Mar 1, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Excellent guide, very friendly and nice young man, with great knowledge of Venice. We presented interesting and relevant aspects of the place and its history outside the traditional tourist circuit. Highlight for the Jewish ghetto. We love it.
Tour hidden Venice
sueC2455ZF,Feb 28, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00This is an excellent tour. And the tour guide was very friendly and knowledgable
Fascinating tour,...
ORNA H,Feb 26, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Fascinating tour, Sebastiano was great, interesting walk through the Jewish ghetto and the history of the community in Venice
Cosy walk through quiet streets of Venice
Lucia B,Feb 24, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00On this walk through the quiet streets of Venice, our guide told interesting stories of the past and about life in Venice today. The tour gave us insight into the city away from the crowds. We also got useful tips for our stay.
Beautiful tour
Colleen C,Feb 24, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00We loved this tour. Nicolo was a wonderful guide. He made the tour fun. We learned a lot about the area. The walk was not too difficult but there are a lot of bridges for anyone with trouble walking this is probably not the tour for you.
Great guide for Venice
ksuuuss,Feb 24, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Sebastiano gave us an incredibly interesting tour guide. Many great facts and hidden gems about Venice. It was a special pleasure to learn about the city from Venetian: insides on the food, traditions, helpful stores, great places.
Wonderful tour
jakesG3997WZ,Feb 23, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Brilliant tour, our guide Georgia was lovely and very knowledgeable. A great way to spend a couple of hours in the quiet streets getting a better understanding of the history of Venice.
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